Adam Smith Business School

A mutually acceptable agreement has been reached between the University and Professor Findlay in respect of an Employment Appeal Tribunal hearing scheduled to take place on 25 February 2025. This settles any matters which would have been considered by the EAT. 

This has been a long-running process for all those involved, and we are pleased to be able to resolve matters without recourse to any further proceedings. 

A long-standing member of the academic community at the University, Professor Findlay has, alongside her comprehensive academic achievements, been a senior and valued UCU representative.    

Professor Findlay accepts that the original Employment Tribunal did not find in her favour.  However, her intention was always to improve university processes in the interests of women colleagues and both she and the University are happy that the recommendations made by the Employment Tribunal in 2022 are currently the subject of consideration by the University. 

It is a matter of regret for both parties that a solution was not found earlier but a mutually acceptable way forward has been agreed resulting in Professor Findlay withdrawing her appeal to the Employment Appeal Tribunal. 

Professor Findlay, who has served more than thirty-seven years as a member of staff, will leave her post on 31st March 2025. Professor Eleanor Shaw, Head of the Adam Smith Business School congratulated and thanked Professor Findlay for her contributions to the Economics subject area over many years. Alongside her substantial research and teaching within Economics, Professor Findlay has held a number of leadership and support roles, most recently as a REF Impact Lead and a Mentor for women within the School, the University and, more widely, within the Economics profession. She will, after her retirement, hold the title Professor Emerita. 

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Further information: claire.smith.2@glasgow.ac.uk 

First published: 20 January 2025